CDSS would like to acknowledge two great people who have committed their lives to supporting and advocating for the Down syndrome community. Kevan McBeth and Heather Kaine are retiring from the CDSS Board of Directors after dedicating eight years to serving Canada's Down syndrome community....

From The Current with Anna Maria Tremonti:
In 2013, environmental studies professor Felipe Montoya landed a job at York University, in Toronto, and all that was left to do was relocate his family from Costa Rica to Canada, and apply for permanent residency.
But Canadian immigration officials rejected...

An open letter to The Honourable John McCallum, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship:
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is providing this letter in support of Felipe Montoya and his family, along with the numerous people from around the world who are denied immigration...

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society supports the Vulnerable Persons Standard.
The Vulnerable Persons Standard is a series of evidence-based safeguards intended to protect the lives of Canadians. The Vulnerable Persons Standard will help ensure that Canadians requesting assistance from physicians to end their life can do...

The deadline to nominate someone for the CDSS Awards has been extended to February 12! Award winners can receive a grant up to $1000. ”ªThis is a great opportunity to celebrate a person with Down syndrome in YOUR life!
For details, click here....

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About Paul

Hi my name is Paul Sawka. I grew up in Calgary, Alberta. I am the Awareness Leader at the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.

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A few years after graduating high school, I attended Columbia College and they helped me get my job. I love my job and my coworkers. At work some of my tasks include putting together information packages and mailing them out, writing thank you cards, and answering the phone. Another part of my job is writing this blog.

I really like sports. The sports I play are baseball, curling, and golf, I also like to ski and swim. In my free time I like to travel, watch football games, go out to dinner, and watch movies. I have a great life! I hope you enjoy reading my blog. If you have any questions for me, please send me an email.